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Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative. A democratic country is governed by, its - __________________.

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Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.

A democratic country is governed by, its - __________________.

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A democratic country is governed by, its - Constitution.

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पाठ 1.4: Pillars of Democracy - Ice Breakers [पृष्ठ ३५]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 1.4 Pillars of Democracy
Ice Breakers | Q 1. (iii) | पृष्ठ ३५

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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
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It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
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Example:
(0) One morning, I (0) ……. (see) the python curled up on the dressing table.

Answer: saw.

It was (1) ……. (gaze) at its own reflection in the mirror. I (2) ……… (go) for grandfather, but by the time we (3) ……… (return) to the room, the python (4) …….. (move) on. He was seen in the garden, and once the cook saw him, (5) ……… (crawl) up the ladder to the roof. Then we (6) …….. (find) him on the dressing table again, (7) (admire) himself in the mirror. “He’s trying to look better for Aunt Mabel,” I said. I (8) ……. (regret) this remark immediately because grandmother overheard it and held up my pocket money for the rest of the week! 


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1. gripped the imagination of

2. dawned upon

3. ushered in

4. passed into current coin

5. passport of the future


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______________________________________________________

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  • Introductory paragraph (about the poem/ type/nature/tone)
  • Main body (central idea/gist of the poem)
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  2. Introduction of the interviewee and achievements.
  3. 2 or 3 questions about growing years.
  4. 4 to 6 questions about the achievements.
  5. 2 or 3 questions about future plans and prospects.
  6. Expression of thanks and good wishes.

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Positive Feelings Negative Feelings
   

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Write 3 to 5 sentences about the following character.

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Write 3 to 5 sentences about the following character.

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Your Title for the poem:______

My ______would say:

“Little boy/girl______

Go to ______

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______ and ______”

And so I go to the _______

_____ all the way

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what I want

I rattle off a list: “

______, ______

______ and ______”

And back home,

______ twists my ears

Ouch!


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  3. It has two long antennae.
  4. It crawls on the ground.
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Model Public School

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10th July 2000     date

My dear Ma,     greeting

This is my first letter after the summer vacation. We started our classes the day after we reached the hostel. I have settled in well.      introduction

We have a new teacher for clay modeling and pottery. She tells us how to make fruits and vegetables with clay. We then paint them. They look so real.   body

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Do write back soon.

Your loving son

Pratap,     closing

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  1. Who has written the letter?________
  2. To whom has the letter been written? ________
  3. Where is the writer of the letter? _________
  4. What is the name of his hostel? _________
  5. On which date was this letter written?________

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  2. Why do we walk across the road, not run?
  3. Why do people like ice-cream?

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The first question we must ask ourselves before we speak is - is it true?


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  • Distance from your place
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  • Accommodation facilities
  • Historical facts
  • Climate
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